BiggerPockets

I think it would be difficult to explain to a guy why you deserve the contract fee.

Typically, investors pay contract fees for someone who has done the leg work.

figured out estimate repair costs, comps, market rent etc

i'm not in expert on this

but I would say look for properties were you live first, find buyers at rei clubs and know what to look for.

have a buyer before finding a property, becuase its unfair for the seller if you lock up a house when you can't assign it.

do a search on wholesaling out of town properties see what you find.
just saying before taking my word on it do a little double checking. But, I think you'll be in over your head doing a deal a thousand miles away with no experience